CSWIP 3.1 WELDING INSPECTOR

1. CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspection
Introduction
TWI Training & Examination
Services
Course Reference WIS 5
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2. The Course
The CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector course provides
an introduction to a wide range of topics related to
Welding Inspection and Quality.
What does it contains?
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3. Course Contents
• Roles and duties of a • Heat Treatments
Welding Inspector • Weldability of Steels
• Welding Defects • Joint Design
• Mechanical Testing • Welding Procedures
• Main Welding • Welder Qualification
Processes • Stress and Distortion
• Welding Symbols • Macro Examination
• Non-Destructive • Codes and Standards
Testing
• Welding Consumables
• Inspection Reporting
• Thermal Cutting
• Welding Terminology
• Welding Safety
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4. Course Assessment
Exam after completion No continuous
of course assessment
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5. CSWIP 3.1 Examination
Before attempting the examination, you must
provide the following:
• Two passport size photographs, with your name
and signature on reverse side.
• Eye test certificate, the certificate must show
near vision and colour tests.
• Completed examination form, you can print from
the website www.twi.co.uk
• Your current CV / Resume, your CV must be
emailed or faxed to the following for evaluation by
the examination manager.
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6. CSWIP 3.1 Examination
Theory part A2: Specific welding technology. 4 questions
from 6. Question 1 compulsory. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15
minutes
Theory part B2: General welding technology. 30 multi-choice
questions. Time allowed: 30 minutes
Practical part A2: Inspection of a plate butt weld code
provided. Time allowed: 1 Hour 15 minutes
Practical part B2: Inspection of a pipe butt weld your chosen
code e.g API 1104 , BS 4515. Time allowed: 1 Hour 45minutes
Practical part C2: Inspection 2 macro samples code ISO 5817.
Time allowed: 45minutes
Oral: Discussion of general welding theory. Time allowed: Not
restricted
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7. CSWIP 3.1 Examination
Any standard/code required
for the examinations will be
provided on the examination
day
You are entitled to supply
your own choice of
standard/code for the Pipe
weld sample examination.
Closed book exam
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8. Notification of Examination Results
70% pass
mark
For every section to be
awarded the certificate
2 copies of certificates and an identity
card sent to delegates sponsor
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9. CSWIP 3.1 Renewals
5 years 10 years
CV assessment Renewal examination
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10. CSWIP Certification Scheme
• Level 1: 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector
• Level 2: 3.1 Welding Inspector
• Level 3: 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector
For further information please
see website
www.cswip.com
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11. CSWIP
Certification Scheme for Welding &
Inspection Personnel
Recognition Worldwide
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12. TWI Certification Ltd
CSWIP Secretariat
TWI Certification Ltd
Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge CB1 6AL
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 891162
Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 894219
E-mail: twicertification@twi.co.uk
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